Karen Runtz – Macnamara Field Naturalists' Club

Clearing the way

Our thanks to the Club members who recently volunteered their time and energy to remove invasive garlic mustard and plant native shrubs at the trailhead in openings created by trees downed by storms in the last two years. And thanks, too, to Janet Mason for managing the order and work Continue reading →

Macnamara Trail

Club News

Flooding on the Macnamara Trail

Macnamara Trail update: the frogs were singing their hearts out when our trail co-ordinator, Yvonne Wissing, checked conditions there yesterday but the presence of water in the nearby area continues to be worrying for local residents. The trail itself is now flooded as you approach the first boardwalk. We`ll Continue reading →

Club News, Community News

2019 FABULOUS FALL FUNGI WORKSHOPS – Sept 23-27 / Sept 29-Oct 4 / Oct 7-10

2019 FABULOUS FALL FUNGI WORKSHOPS Sept 23-27 / Sept 29-Oct 4 / Oct 7-10

Now in its 10th year! These fun and educational hands-on workshops provide the ideal opportunity to learn about mushroom identification, ecology, and natural history in a beautiful country setting.

Suitable for all levels; small class Continue reading →

Community News

Flower Flies: new field guide! May 2, 2019, Ottawa Entomology Club

Ottawa Entomology Club: Flower flies: new field guide!

Dr. Jeff Skevington CNC, AAFC

When: Thursday, May 2, 2019, 7:30pm (note change in date)

Where: Salon B, K.W. Neatby Building, Central Experimental Farm, 960 Carling Avenue, Ottawa

Come see an illustrated talk by Dr. Jeff Skevington

Jeff’s talk will introduce this Continue reading →

Community News, Uncategorized

3 April 2019 Friends of the Carp Hills AGM and Public Briefing

We’re holding our Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 3 April at 7 pm at the Carp Memorial Hall, 3739 Carp Road. It will be followed at approximately 7:45 pm by our sixth public briefing where we’ll talk about our activities and plans for 2019+. We Continue reading →